Area Code 2221 – Abovyan/Akunk/Byureghavan/Nor Gyugh/Verin Ptghni, Kotayk

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +374 2221 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Kotayk Province of the Republic of Armenia. Specifically, it serves the urban and peri-urban cluster comprising the city of Abovyan, the urban-type settlements of Byureghavan and Nor Gyugh, and the villages of Akunk and Verin Ptghni. This area lies immediately northeast of the capital, Yerevan, and forms part of the Greater Yerevan metropolitan agglomeration. Abovyan, the administrative center of Kotayk Province, is the principal city within this numbering area.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For domestic callers within Armenia, the prefix is dialed as 02221 followed by the local subscriber number. The leading zero is the national trunk prefix used to access the PSTN. For international callers, the full E.164 format must be used: +374 2221 followed by the subscriber number. When dialing from abroad, replace the leading zero with the country code +374. For example, a local number in Abovyan might be formatted as:

• Domestic (within Armenia): 02221 5XXXX
• International (from outside Armenia): +374 2221 5XXXX

Note that the total number of digits after the country code is 8, including the NDC. The subscriber number length within this prefix is 4 digits. Callers should verify the exact subscriber number with the called party, as local numbers may vary in length.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

Armenia's national numbering plan, administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC), does not currently apply overlay codes in this region. The 2221 prefix is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services within the designated geographic area. As of the latest update, no overlay code has been introduced, meaning that local calls within the same prefix do not require the area code. However, calls from other parts of Armenia must include the trunk prefix and area code.

Technical and Regulatory Notes

Geographic prefixes in Armenia are tied to physical exchanges, but with the advent of VoIP and number portability, the association is not absolute. Subscribers may have ported their numbers to other operators, but the prefix retains its geographic significance for routing and tariff purposes. For emergency services, callers should always dial the national emergency numbers (101, 102, 103, 104) regardless of the prefix.

Businesses and residents in the Abovyan area should ensure that their contact information displays the correct international format to facilitate global communication. For any discrepancies or updated numbering information, consult the official PSRC database or your service provider.